Kashima Jingū

Overview

Kashima Jingū is a Shinto shrine located in Kyūchū, Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, known as the ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine) of Hitachi Province. It is a Shikinaisha of Myōjin Taisha rank and is the head shrine of the Kashima shrines found throughout Japan. Together with Katori Jingū and Ikisu Shrine, it forms one of the Tōgoku Sansha.

Highlights

• ●Its standing as the ichinomiya of Hitachi Province
• ●Its role as the head shrine of Kashima shrines throughout Japan
• ●Its place among the Tōgoku Sansha, along with Katori Jingū and Ikisu Shrine
• ●Shrine architecture in the nagare-zukuri style, including Important Cultural Properties

History

Kashima Jingū has long held the rank of ichinomiya of Hitachi Province as a Shikinaisha of Myōjin Taisha status. Its buildings preserve the nagare-zukuri architectural style, and some are designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine grounds are also designated a Historic Site of Japan.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Worship at the main and worship halls of this ichinomiya of Hitachi Province
2. 2Admire the shrine architecture in the nagare-zukuri style
3. 3Note the halls designated as Important Cultural Properties
4. 4Learn of the shrine's standing as one of the Tōgoku Sansha

Did you know?

💡 Kashima Jingū is counted, together with Katori Jingū and Ikisu Shrine, as one of the Tōgoku Sansha.

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